Years of Professional Experience
Zuriel Morales
Houston,TX
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant, compassionate, and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Familiar with medical terminology and procedures. CPR / AED / First-Aid Certified.
Overview
3
3
8
8
Years Volunteered In Senior Living Facilities
Work History
CNA
Afton Oaks Healthcare&Rehabilitation Center
2023.04 - Current
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported needs of 100+ residents under long-term care
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment, responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items like extra blankets or water.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited or no mobility in completing tasks.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Assisted nursing staff with completing hourly and daily rounds
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
Focused Care At Pasadena
2022.02 - 2023.04
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds and reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the house nurse.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment, responded to patient request for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets, pillows, water, and individually assigned breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and assisted with make ready rooms for new patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily hourly rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
CNA
Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2020.08 - 2022.01
- Supported needs of 200+ residents under long-term care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN. Documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
2845 Bethany Bend, Milton, GA 3000405.2018
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing
Azni Health Institute
5144 E Sam Houston Pkwy N #704, Houston, Tx 7701509.2022
CPR / AED / First-Aid Certification - Nursing
National CPR Foundation
01.2024
Skills
- Bilingual ( English / Spanish )
- Data Entry
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Training and Development
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Written Communication
- PPE Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First Aid and CPR
- Guest accommodations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
CNA
Afton Oaks Healthcare&Rehabilitation Center
2023.04 - Current
CNA
Focused Care At Pasadena
2022.02 - 2023.04
CNA
Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2020.08 - 2022.01
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing
Azni Health Institute
CPR / AED / First-Aid Certification - Nursing
National CPR Foundation
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